Outdoors

In the market for a novelty bike? Want to get noticed as you cruise down the boardwalk? The Nitro Rail may just be the bike for you. The equivalent of a "pimped out" car, the Nitro Rail is the world's first dragster-style street bike.

Do you know what hydrofoiling is? Maybe. It's a term used to describe a boats hull being lifted out of the water after it has gained a significant amount of speed. This is what the Quadrofoil does, and Quadrofoil is the first hydrofoiling watercraft that you can buy for yourself.

Whether you're an avid cyclist or a novice, who just likes to take their cruiser out for a leisurely spin, there is probably something about cycling that you think could be better--more comfortable seats, a place to carry your cell phone, etc. Well, check out these 5 products that are sure to make your next bike ride a little easier.

Yet another competitor in The Bike Design Project, the SOLID, is a utility bike inspired by the city of Portland. Its sleek, elegant design coupled with its many features make it a "solid" mode of transportation for the urban commuter.

Erik Pancy of Rapid Designs couldn't find a hammock that was portable but also strong enough for his needs, so he decided to make his own. Rapid Designs' claims their hammock, the Rapid Hammock, is the "fastest, strongest and most portable lightweight hammock you'll ever use."

Rhythm and tempo--important not only in music, but in sports, from the dribbling of a basketball to the footwork of a boxer. Rhythm and tempo are also important in a golf swing, and the Zswinger will help you focus on those two aspects of your swing, while training your muscles to hit the ball harder and longer.

There's nothing fancy or chic about a duffel bag. There shouldn't be. It is a tote meant for utility, but that doesn't mean it has to be overly simple, cheap or ugly. The Bomber Barrel is the modern duffel bag--sleek in design, just the right size and with features that put it a level above ordinary duffel bags.

If you live in an urban area, odds are transportation logistics are a bit more difficult than you would prefer, and you've probably tried various transportation options (car, bike, public transportation). The offspring of a mountain bike and a utility bike, the EVO is melds robustness and utile accessories to give the urban commuter her ideal mode of transportation.

This is yet another product that will save campers and backpackers space and weight in their backpacks. The Buck 941 Travelmate Kit is a spreading knife (wide bladed for spreading butter and the like) with a sharp serrated blade, a fork and bottle opener all in one.

The surest way to lower your handicap isn't to drive the ball a few extra. Its all about improving your putting game--that is making your puts...on the first try. The EyePutter helps you train in proper putting technique, and the more you train with proper technique, the more your muscles remember that technique.

I Want You... to buy these surplus US Army Humvees! The first DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) auction for some of the army's surplus Humvees brought in close to a million bucks. If you missed out, fear not: only 25 of the rough & rugged ex-army vehicles were sold leaving nearly 4,000 others eligible for the auction block.

The MeU Square is the latest in customized clothing and accessories. A smartphone application allows users instant communication with their surroundings. Read on to learn more about this innovative, wearable tech LED display.

There are plenty of foldable bikes on the market. There are plenty of electric bikes. There are a few foldable, electric bikes, but there are no foldable, electric bikes small enough to fit into a backpack...until now. The Impossible is the first, and it is very close to hitting the market.

A new series of military-spec electric motorcycles is set to put Russian security forces in the forefront of sustainable, environmentally-friendly law enforcement. Choose from military-spec or police versions; machine gun and grenade launcher attachments are optional.

If you're a running family or have runners in your family, your Christmas shopping list may include running shoes, an activity tracker or some running gear. Well, if you want to get a little more creative with the gifts for the runners in your family, check out these 5 funny gifts for runners.

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